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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
• 275% increase in market cap:
$0.7b $2.6b since 2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
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S
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Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
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co
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JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
Strong past performance demonstrates that our
strategy and execution are working
• Megatrends align with our strengths
• Innovation and services provide differentiation
and competitive advantage
• Strong and proven management team driving
growth and performance
• Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
Page 15
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and
presented in accordance with U.S.
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Use of Non GAAP Measures
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-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
400% increase in market cap,
from $0.7b to $2.8b since
2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
60%
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60% 62%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** H1'13 2015
%
o
f O
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g
In
co
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JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M $98M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.3% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
11.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
Strong past performance demonstrates that our
strategy and execution are working
• Megatrends align with our strengths
• Innovation and services provide differentiation
and competitive advantage
• Strong and proven management team driving
growth and performance
• Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
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Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and
presented in accordance with U.S.
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OUR VISION
To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
The plans generally provide benefit payments
using a formula that is based upon employee compensation and length of service.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Information regarding fees paid to and services provided by PolyOne’s independent registered public accounting
firm and the pre-approval policies and procedures of the audit committee is incorporated by reference to the
information contained in the 2018 Proxy Statement.
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LESLIE SEQUEIRA
Chief Information Officer
Leslie Sequeira is chief information officer for Avient Corporation, a premier provider of
specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.
Sequeira most recently served as CIO for Patrick Industries, a leading
component solutions provider for the recreational vehicle, marine, housing and power sports
markets.
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TRANSPORTATION
OEM
A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E
T R U N K L I D & B A S E
• Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass
fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues
• Black with an easy-to-paint surface
• UV resistant
• Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative
material with excellent balance of physical
properties and durability
• Achieved comparable performance while
improving paintability
• Quickly provided samples and offered on-site
application development and technical
support at molding trials
Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced
Nylon 6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SERVICE EXCELLENCE + PERFORMANCE
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PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
2000-20052000-2005 2006 - 20092006 - 2009 2010 – 20152010 – 2015 2016 and
beyond
2016 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
• Key acquisitions propel
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
• Key acquisitions propel
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Heavily tied to
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets • Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
Confirmation of Our Strategy
SpecializationSpecialization GlobalizationGlobalization
Associates
Operational
Operational
Commercial
Commercial
Th W ld’ P i P id f S i li d
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
27 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
PolyOne
At A Glance
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
7% PP&S
Distribution
29%
CAI
23%
SEM
%DSS
End MarketsEnd Markets Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
66% 15%DSS
End MarketsEnd Markets
$1.31
$1.80
Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
Textiles
$1.96
$0 27 $0 21
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
Building &
C
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21 $0.13
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
10%Electrical &
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne
Transformation
2020
80%
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80%+
43%
65%
%
o
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2%0%
2005 2010 2015 2020
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Platinum
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
16.7%
17.5%
20%+
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
15 8%
20%+
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
12.2%
9.6% 9.3%
12.1%
15.8%
1 7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
3.4%
5.1%
8.0%
8.6%
1.1% 1.3%
YTD YTD
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
2006 2Q 2016 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 18.0% 20%+
S i lt E i d M t i l 1 1% 14 9% 20%+Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.9% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 1.7% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 12.3% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11% Double Digit
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
) j %
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
TPE’s & Film
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™
Film
PolyOne Corporation Page 11Page 11
Target End Markets… Healthcare
OnForce
TPE + OnForce
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPE O F
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
TPE + OnForce
OnForce
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Sheet
(DSS)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Management
Interior & Exterior Trim
Interior Structural
Components
Fuel Handling
Underhood
Components
g
SystemsAir management
Electronics & Cameras
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Lighting
Fluid Handling
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Target End Markets… Automotive
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Oxygen Scavenger
Ultimate UV
Light Barrier
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Target End Markets… Packaging
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$53
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
34%
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
Target ≥ 35%
$20
$53
43%
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
2006 2015 2006 20152006 2015
Innovation Pipeline PotentialInnovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
VolumeCommercial, R&D Adjusted
2,883
Volume
(lbs in millions)
$192
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
$721
Adjusted
Gross Profit ($M)
-16%
+86%
+138%
2,414$103
$303
2006 20152006 2015 2006 2015
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Connecting
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
CommercializationInVisiO Color Design
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers
On-Time Delivery Commitment to Operational Excellence
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
World’s Best Start-up
program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
81%
93%
2006 2015
Working Capital % of Sales
16.2%
52% of associates trained in LSS
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
2006 2015
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
102%
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2016
$700
$800 Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2016
($ millions)
80%
90%
$547
$600
$600
$700
70%
$500
50%
$300
$400
30%
2008 2Q 2016
$200
2022 2023
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2 75% 5 250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.3x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 6/30/2016
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2.75% 5.250%
(3.50%)
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
Repurchased 17.3
million shares since
early 2013
10 0 million shares are Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Gro th
Share
Rep rchases
10.0 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Growth Repurchases
Acquisitions Dividends
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material $0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
$0.16
$
$0.10
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
solutions
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
St f d t t th t t t d ti Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
g p g g g p
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
2Q 2016 Financial Highlights
Performance Products & Solutions
operating margin grew 370 basis $18
$16
$21
$22
PP&S Operating Profit
points year-over-year to 12.3%
$11
$16
$10
$14
SEM O ti P fit
SEM operating margin expanded 50
basis points to a record second
$19 $20
$21
$22
SEM Operating Profit
Adjusted EPS
quarter level of 14.9% $13
$10
$14
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.63
$0.45
$0.70
Adjusted EPS
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 20% per year
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
$0.30
$
since 2012
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
Color, Additives and Inks
2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions
48%
33%
16.7%
18.0%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Textiles
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
12.2%
Building &
C i
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Electrical &
1%
Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions
49%49%
29%
14.7% 14.9%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
19%
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%Building &
Electrical &
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion
97%
8-10%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Packaging
19%
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
1.0%Building &
Construction
Industrial
24% Transportation
33%
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Appliances,
Construction
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion
79%
CanadaCanada
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
12-14%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits
12.3%
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Building &
Electrical &
El t i
1%
%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.3%7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Distribution
Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion
24%
Building &
4%Consumer
13%Healthcare
Electrical &
23%
6 6%
6.5-7.5%
6 5%
Operating Income % of Sales53%
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5%
6.1%
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
2006 2Q 2016 Platinum
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper3 lbs aluminum
8 lbs steel
a pound of paper
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
than glass
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
• Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps andmetallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
• Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions amongperceptions among
high‐end consumers
• Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
p y
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
• Durable, long‐lasting products
stand up to the most
aggressive disinfectants
• Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discolorationg
• One of the broadest medically y
approved polymer and
colorant portfolios
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
• Replaces metal by etchingReplaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
• Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
• Reduces both weight and cost
• Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
Color & Design Services
• Greater control of color
development and supply chain
• Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
• Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors
and effects
• Innovative brand differentiation
• Faster development timelines
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• Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports & p
leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments
to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
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Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
• ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment enable
greater efficiency and productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
• Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion spun fibers colored viaExtrusion‐spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
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PET Bottling Technology
• $1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Shelf‐life
extension
Weight
reduction
• Improve performance and reduce
cost through light‐weighting,
d d t f t l ti Greater product
consistency
l b l
Enhanced
product
aesthetics
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
aesthetics
High heat
• Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Color and
Special Effects
High heat
resistance Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of package
at end of use
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at end of use
Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
l f f d• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
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High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protectiontransmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customizedasymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superiorBarrier protection and superior
sensory properties
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https://www.avient.com/news/avient-and-coloro-collaborate-offer-sustainable-fiber-colorants-dope-dyeing-global-fashion-textile-industry
SHANGHAI, China – October 31, 2023 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, and Coloro, a universal color system that decodes color as the human eye sees it, today announced a new collaboration to offer dope-dyeing matches of Coloro colors to the global fashion textile market.
We are grateful and excited that they immediately supported this project to help provide Coloro colors for dope-dyeing.”
A unique and material-independent system of 1.6 million color codes, including beautifully designed color tools for creatives, backed with technical solutions, services and data for the supply chain, providing the product design sector the freedom to create and execute color with total confidence.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/bergamid-house-of-sports-gun-case-study-one-pager-1020.pdf
UTG® HUNTING &
SHOOTING SPORTS
G U N M A G A Z I N E H O U S I N G
• Good dimension stability with low warpage at different
temperature ranges (70˚C, room temperature, -40˚C)
• Good appearance with less glass fiber exposure
• Provided durable and impact-resistant glass
fiber reinforced formulation with excellent
surface finish and good dimensional stability
for smooth operation
• Passed all temperature durability and drop tests
to confirm use in outdoor environments
• Collaborated with customer via technology
services to accelerate product development
Bergamid™ Customized Polyamide
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Orthopedic Fixator Application Snapshot.pdf
EXTERNAL FIXATOR
DEVICE
S T A B I L I Z I N G R O D S
• Durable material that withstands everyday use
• Light weight for easy customer handling
• Precise stiffness to support load requirements and extend
product lifetime
• Maintained stiffness and straightness
necessary for halo applications
• Provided superior strength-to-weight ratio
vs. metal
• Appealed to aesthetics while maintaining
high performance needs
• Maximized user comfort via customized
Avient Design services
Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Rods
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Gravi-Tech Formulations - Hearing Protection Headset - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
Collaborated with Avient Design team for
design support and material performance
simulation
• Provided great service, with support from
Color & Additive colleagues in Brazil.